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clipping.

The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
  1. The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).

    countable · uncountable
  2. A piece of something removed by clipping.

    countable
    a clipping of hair
    grass clippings
  3. An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.

    countable
  4. A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones.

    uncountable
  5. A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.

    countable
    The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".
  6. The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.

    uncountable
  7. The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.

    uncountable
  8. Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.

    Canadian · uncountable
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, clip + -ing.

adj/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
  1. Excellent; very good.

    UK · not-comparable · obsolete · slang
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, clip + -ing.

verb/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of clip

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, clip + -ing.

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